Guidebook for Budapest
Food Scene
This place is the most popular new hidden gem of Buda, run by a sociologist guy. For a year, it did not have even a sign outside, but you can easily recognise it following a sweet smell and a line heading the entrance. :) Next door is a bakery, same owner.
Kedveskrém Fagyizó és Cukràszda
26 Batthyány u.This place is the most popular new hidden gem of Buda, run by a sociologist guy. For a year, it did not have even a sign outside, but you can easily recognise it following a sweet smell and a line heading the entrance. :) Next door is a bakery, same owner.
One of the most authentic eatery in the city. A kind of simple place where you can meet a taxi driver, word famous jazz musician, a prime minister or/and local seniors. Perfect for getting a touchy feeling and window shopping of memories. Do not tell other tourists - it is our secret.
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Róma Ételbár
20 Csalogány u.One of the most authentic eatery in the city. A kind of simple place where you can meet a taxi driver, word famous jazz musician, a prime minister or/and local seniors. Perfect for getting a touchy feeling and window shopping of memories. Do not tell other tourists - it is our secret.
Bock Bisztró does not need a good PR, but I have to confess, it is the best - despite not the cheapest option.
129 Einheimische empfehlen
Bock Bisztró
43-49 Erzsébet krt.Bock Bisztró does not need a good PR, but I have to confess, it is the best - despite not the cheapest option.
A number one place if you stay at my place. Riso is a decent place to have a pizza or a risotto just at the foot of the Buda castle. Be prepared appr. half price than 100 meters above in the Castle, and for same or maybe even better service. Good selection of vines. If you prefer to eat at home, you can take away your box. (Please then place into a selective container.)
17 Einheimische empfehlen
Riso Ristorante & Terrace
41 Lovas útA number one place if you stay at my place. Riso is a decent place to have a pizza or a risotto just at the foot of the Buda castle. Be prepared appr. half price than 100 meters above in the Castle, and for same or maybe even better service. Good selection of vines. If you prefer to eat at home, you can take away your box. (Please then place into a selective container.)
A legendary eatery in town. Despite nowadays there are many others and newer, this is one of the best. Excellent with kids, in the summertime.
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Náncsi Néni
80 Ördögárok u.A legendary eatery in town. Despite nowadays there are many others and newer, this is one of the best. Excellent with kids, in the summertime.
Back to the '70-s Hungary. Incredible cheap, and of course probably not the best meal in town, but not the worst one too. Ladies behind of the counter are a part of the original vintage-interior.
"Pajtás" was the word for the pioneer fellows in the last century regime in Hungary.
Pajtás Étterem
5-9 Csertő utcaBack to the '70-s Hungary. Incredible cheap, and of course probably not the best meal in town, but not the worst one too. Ladies behind of the counter are a part of the original vintage-interior.
"Pajtás" was the word for the pioneer fellows in the last century regime in Hungary.
One of the best Turkish 24 hours run eatery in town.
91 Einheimische empfehlen
Szeráj Turkish Restaurant
13 Szent István krt.One of the best Turkish 24 hours run eatery in town.
A secret place far away from the main tribal routes. Good food, shady terrace. There are many other "berliner-style" cafes around too, e.g. in Medve utca neighborhood.
18 Einheimische empfehlen
Mandragóra
22 Kacsa u.A secret place far away from the main tribal routes. Good food, shady terrace. There are many other "berliner-style" cafes around too, e.g. in Medve utca neighborhood.
A French small-table place run by a Hungarian "inner immigrant" entellectüel family. The food is sophisticated, with some real French touch. Highly recommended. The family of Miklos (my friend) also holds homestay-dinners for selected special guests. If interested to be one of them, ask at the desk or let me know.
42 Einheimische empfehlen
M Restaurant
48 Kertész u.A French small-table place run by a Hungarian "inner immigrant" entellectüel family. The food is sophisticated, with some real French touch. Highly recommended. The family of Miklos (my friend) also holds homestay-dinners for selected special guests. If interested to be one of them, ask at the desk or let me know.
Govinda Vegetáriánus Vegán Étterem és Salátabár
4 Vigyázó Ferenc u.Nice people, good food.
Fresh and good. Expect more than an hour to wait for your meal.
75 Einheimische empfehlen
Bigfish Andrássy Seafood Bistro
44 Andrássy útFresh and good. Expect more than an hour to wait for your meal.
Kádár Étkezde
9 Klauzál térA legendary small eatery. For more look at your guidebook. :)
This was one of the first veggie eateries in town. Now it's a branch, you can find a few other Govinda too in Budapest.
Since I had a lovely veggie guest from Moscow (Yana), I made some research for her convenience on vegetarian heavens in town.
Here we are.
The first one delivers to home as well:
http://www.elixirbudapest.hu/index_en.html
Others (some of the websites are Hungarian only, but you can read by Google):
https://www.facebook.com/mennyszivbio/
http://vegacity.hu/?page_id=10https://
www.facebook.com/veganlovestreetfood/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item
https://www.facebook.com/greatbistrobudapest/?fref=ts
http://istvanffi.hu/
http://www.napfenyesetterem.hu/english
http://vegankozmosz.hu/eng
31 Einheimische empfehlen
Govinda Vegetáriánus Vegán Étterem és Salátabár
4 Vigyázó Ferenc u.This was one of the first veggie eateries in town. Now it's a branch, you can find a few other Govinda too in Budapest.
Since I had a lovely veggie guest from Moscow (Yana), I made some research for her convenience on vegetarian heavens in town.
Here we are.
The first one delivers to home as well:
http://www.elixirbudapest.hu/index_en.html
Others (some of the websites are Hungarian only, but you can read by Google):
https://www.facebook.com/mennyszivbio/
http://vegacity.hu/?page_id=10https://
www.facebook.com/veganlovestreetfood/info/?entry_point=page_nav_about_item
https://www.facebook.com/greatbistrobudapest/?fref=ts
http://istvanffi.hu/
http://www.napfenyesetterem.hu/english
http://vegankozmosz.hu/eng
Drinks & Nightlife
In winter it is an ice skateting area, in summer, you can chill inside of the huge tent.
9 Einheimische empfehlen
Jégkert
2 Bakfark Bálint u.In winter it is an ice skateting area, in summer, you can chill inside of the huge tent.
Mika Tivadar Mulató
47 Kazinczy u.The garden is my favourite in the dowtown.
Imagine a film of Fellini and you already imagined Fellini Roma Culture Bistro.
16 Einheimische empfehlen
Fellini Culture Pub
5 Kossuth Lajos üdülőpartImagine a film of Fellini and you already imagined Fellini Roma Culture Bistro.
Tuesday is the new Friday... come to the Random Trip concert any Tuesday if you want to say hello to me. No dress code, all ages, and tastes.
Popular and cosmopolitan.
For more details check the web:
https://www.a38.hu/en/program/random-trip-hu-dj-q-cee-hu-21
320 Einheimische empfehlen
A38
Petőfi hídTuesday is the new Friday... come to the Random Trip concert any Tuesday if you want to say hello to me. No dress code, all ages, and tastes.
Popular and cosmopolitan.
For more details check the web:
https://www.a38.hu/en/program/random-trip-hu-dj-q-cee-hu-21
What to say - one of the first ruin pubs. Still one of the best. Colour local.
1582 Einheimische empfehlen
Szimpla Kert
14 Kazinczy u.What to say - one of the first ruin pubs. Still one of the best. Colour local.
Sightseeing
Stunning view, especially in the sunset. Act like locals: walk and talk.
10 Einheimische empfehlen
Tóth Árpád sétány
Tóth Árpád sétányStunning view, especially in the sunset. Act like locals: walk and talk.
Parks & Nature
Vérmező
Simply green and pleasant.
We loved so much the dingy place for years of our younghood. Now it is a comb-haired swardy city park, but it's location is unbeatable. Also good for dining all day.
161 Einheimische empfehlen
Kopaszi-gát
Kopaszi-gátWe loved so much the dingy place for years of our younghood. Now it is a comb-haired swardy city park, but it's location is unbeatable. Also good for dining all day.
The best green area in the city. Local do not use it enough - you can do it. Geat for jogging, picnic, pubs, or just lie on the grass and relax.
1643 Einheimische empfehlen
Mini-Zoo auf der Margareteninsel
MargitszigetThe best green area in the city. Local do not use it enough - you can do it. Geat for jogging, picnic, pubs, or just lie on the grass and relax.
Essentials
Mammut Einkaufszentrum
2-6 Lövőház u.Well, it's a mall, but not the worst one.
Central Market Hall
1-3 Vámház krt.Worth for a visit. Back lines are cheaper, you know.
Getting Around
Almost every public transportation lines of Buda ends and starts or cross here.
71 Einheimische empfehlen
Széll Kálmán tér
Széll Kálmán térAlmost every public transportation lines of Buda ends and starts or cross here.
Széll Kálmán tér
Széll Kálmán térGreen BUBI bikes for rent.
Arts & Culture
High-end sound and environment, high-end performers, for low-end prices of Europe (3-10 EUR).
Check the web:http://bmc.hu/?l=en
32 Einheimische empfehlen
Budapest Music Center
8 Mátyás u.High-end sound and environment, high-end performers, for low-end prices of Europe (3-10 EUR).
Check the web:http://bmc.hu/?l=en
Since we have this epicenter of culture we realised what we missed for so long. Sparkling. Check the program on the net.
262 Einheimische empfehlen
Müpa Budapest
1 Komor Marcell u.Since we have this epicenter of culture we realised what we missed for so long. Sparkling. Check the program on the net.
There is always something really cool temporary exhibition (recently is a Modigliani) and the view from the main entrance terrace is just magnificent. Best in town.
http://mng.hu/en
347 Einheimische empfehlen
Ungarische Nationalgalerie
2 Szent György térThere is always something really cool temporary exhibition (recently is a Modigliani) and the view from the main entrance terrace is just magnificent. Best in town.
http://mng.hu/en
My personal favorite. One of the most cosmopolitan places in town. There is a comfy and cheap coffee shop, you can eat a daily mennü and you can join for a dance workshop or a yoga class. A truly independent public contemporary art and leisure space. You can check it out from 10AM to 22-23PM.
Jurányi
1 Jurányi u.My personal favorite. One of the most cosmopolitan places in town. There is a comfy and cheap coffee shop, you can eat a daily mennü and you can join for a dance workshop or a yoga class. A truly independent public contemporary art and leisure space. You can check it out from 10AM to 22-23PM.